Let’s face it, trying to find the best cock ring for yourself or a significant other is like running through a minefield with blindfolds on. Truth is, about 90 percent of them are either complete trash or straight-up dangerous.
…And don’t get me started on vibrating cock rings!
It’s not that cock rings are bad, you just have to know where to look and what to look for! Well, as usual, Jim the dildo dealer ( sex toy extraordinaire ) is here to help!
So whether you’re looking for a cock ring for you or your partner… or even just to add vibrations to your favorite dildo, I’ve got you covered!
How to use a Cock Ring
For those who don’t know, cock rings are usually worn at the base of the penis, behind the testicles, or both at the same time depending on the model ( or if you decide to wear multiple rings at the same time ).
If worn behind the testicles and if tight enough, the ring will apply pressure on the perineum as well, which can be quite pleasurable to some, especially during orgasm.
Unsure about what does a cock ring do? Well, they’re intended to restrict the blood flow to the penis, giving you a fuller erection and helping you maintain it even after ejaculation. Consequently, the constriction they offer also can help with Erectile dysfunctions and, therefore, they double as a decent mild alternative to medication.
Dildo Dealer Pro Tip #1: If removing or inserting your rings is difficult or if it pulls on your pubic hair, lube or soap and water in the shower can definitely go a long way!
Dildo Dealer Pro Tip #2: To insert a cock ring behind your testicles, go balls first, then pull your dick through. It also helps if you’re not completely hard.
Vibrating Cock Rings
The cock ring itself is worn like any other ring, may it be at the base of the shaft of past the testicles.
The real difference here is the vibrator.
Usually worn pointing up, it will constantly vibrate on the wearer’s penis, which can be stimulating depending on the guy.
If you’re into people with vaginas, during penetration, they’ll feel the vibrations ( if strong enough ) through your member, and once completely inserted the bullet will vibrate against the clitoris as well.
For uninterrupted vibrations, the best position is to straddle you and rock and rub instead of raising and falling.
If you’re not into vaginas or they’re just not that into clitoral stimulation, the ring can easily be flipped upside down for some perineum and testicular stimulation as well!
Also, make sure to see our guide on what lubes to use as well as how to clean your toys to avoid any complications.
That being said, here’s our top 8 list of the best cock rings, not necessarily from worst to best, because everyone’s needs and budgets are different.
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Best standard silicone cock ring |
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Best adjustable silicone cock ring |
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Best dual cock ring and ball stretcher combo |
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Best cock ring to limit depth of penetration |
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Best vibrating cock ring on a budget |
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Most powerful budget vibrating cock ring |
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Best “DIY” cock ring & vibrator combo |
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Best vibrating cock ring for power lovers |
Standard Cock Rings
Tantus’ C-Rings
These are the best “no-frills” silicone cock rings you can get.
Being made of premium platinum cured silicone, they are extremely durable and can also be fully sanitized. Therefore, it is possible to share them between partners after a simple 10-minute boil.
The advantages of silicone don’t end there either. Silicone is often soft to the touch and comes in numbers rigidities. So whether you want a beginner ring or a more advanced one, silicone got you covered. So there’s really no need to invest in the other non-body-safe options out there.
Another big plus is that silicone rings have less of a tendency of getting caught in pubic hair than your standard cock ring. And if you ever ripped a handful of pubes off of your junk, you’ll know how valuable that is!
The only real caveat with silicone toys is that they shouldn’t be used in tandem with silicone lubes.
Tantus offers a few different models:
The super-soft C-Rings are stretchy and forgiving, so they’re comfortable and perfect for beginners. But if you want some serious pressure down there, these won’t be the best choice.
The Advanced and Beginner C-Rings are much firmer and are mostly meant to be worn behind the testicles. But if you’re extra girthy, they could be worn at the base of the penis as well. The only real difference between the two is that the beginner model has a looser fit.
Last but not least, The C-Sling is essentially a middle ground between the beginner and advanced C-Rings with an added flap that targets the perineum more intently than any other basic cock ring.
Stay Hard Adjustable Silicone Cock Ring
Lasso’s are perfect for dudes who can’t find the perfect size of C-rings to go with. And if you go with silicone models, they’re also great for people who have multiple, differently sized, partners.
With these, you can get as tight of a fit as you want and they are just a breeze to put on and off.
But why choose the Blush’s Stay Hard lasso over all the competition?
Well, for one the lasso itself is made of pure medical-grade silicone. So it is very durable and sanitizable.
We also love that the usual ABS adjustment bead comes with a latch this time, as opposed to the simple “bead with a hole” design you’ll find on most lassos. This means that the bead won’t slip out and loosen up the ring during play ( unless you press the button, of course ).
You can wear this lasso at the base of the penis, behind the testees or both if you go with the double latch model.
The only real downside with these models is that they can get quite pinchy near the bead when worn tight, but with a bit of adjusting, you should be just fine.
CockSling 2.0 by Oxballs
This all-in-one triple cock ring does it all. It’s a ball stretcher, a behind-the-testees ring as well as a base of the penis cock ring!
So you get all the advantages of all the different models out there, but these effects compound to give you an experience like no other.
On top of feeling great, it also makes your junk look like it just put on the Batsuit. And this alone justifies the investment ( if you’re a mega nerd like me, of course )!
The only disadvantage is that it isn’t made of Silicone.
So it’ll be a bit more sticky than its silicone counterparts and you won’t be able to sanitize it, which is essential if you want to share it between partners. This also means that it is less durable and you will have to replace it over time.
But considering the cheap price, this isn’t that dramatic.
Ohnut Bumper
The Ohnut is made for limiting depth during penetration.
So if sex has been uncomfortable for the person on the receiving end, you can rest easy knowing that there’s finally a body-safe option for your needs. A real godsend, since all previous bumpers I’ve seen before we’re made of porous and often toxic materials.
While the original Ohnut was made of pure silicone, this new version is made of a mix of polymers that are FDA approved as body-safe. The switch was made because they wanted the Ohnut to be compatible with all lubes.
We tend to prefer Silicone since it can be boiled/fully sanitized and shared between partners. But the new version is easy enough to clean with mild soap followed by a rinse and air drying. Just get an extra pair if you tend to switch between partners just to be on the safe side.
If you absolutely need your spacer to be made of silicone, stacking two Tantus Ball stretchers on top of each other at the base of your penis is probably your best alternative.
Plus, these little guys are stackable, for a customized fit!
Do you need a little bit of limiting or a lot of it? Either way, one kit should be enough for all your needs since it comes with 4 stackable rings.
Vibrating Cock Rings
Charged Silicone Cock Rings
Thanks to their ( usually ) inexpensive nature, vibrating cock rings are usually the first couples’ sex toy folks try together.
So why choose Charged Cock Rings by Screaming-O over all the other dirt-cheap models out there?
Well, compared to the unsafe, hard to clean and borderline single-use nature of the classic vibrating cock rings, they’re made of durable body-safe silicone. This means they are non-porous so they can be completely sanitized. Simply remove the vibrator, and boil your ring for a few minutes and you’re done!
While spending a bit more for a body-safe material is already worth the investment, this is not where the improvements end.
Instead of getting a cheap weak bullet with 1 to 3 functions that runs on crappy watch batteries that need to be changed every 45 minutes or so, you get a strong, USB rechargeable, waterproof vibrator with 10 functions to choose from. So if you guys end up getting bored of the ring, you can still get a pretty good little vibrator out of it!
To top it all off, the Charged cock rings also come with a limited 2-year warranty.
Hot Octopuss Jett
If you’re looking for a cock ring that vibrates like it’s worth twice ( or trice! ) its weight in gold, the Jett might be what you’re looking for!
While it was originally meant to worn around the frenulum ( essentially the male clitoris ) for some intense hands-free orgasms or just as a masturbation/handjob aid. It’s not impossible to use as a traditional Cockring either!
What’s really unique here is that each bullet vibrates at different frequencies: one is rumbly while the other is buzzy.
Bass and treble, in their words. But I must say and I don’t hate those terms to describe low and high-frequency vibrations at all!
The real revelation here is that while most sex toy connoisseurs would believe that rumbly/low frequency is the holy grail of vibration, turns out the real answer is both!
So needless to say that this isn’t only great for your dick but it’s also great for clits! Just wear the ring on with the vibes on top or wear it around two fingers and go to town!
Both bullets individually offer 5 levels of intensity and 5 different vibration patterns to pick from, so you can really customize your experience to your liking here.
Of course, being so affordable and unique, it does come with a few caveats.
For one, this device isn’t rechargeable and will require you to use 4 AA batteries ( not included ). The good news is that they should last you easily over an hour. I would still suggest using rechargeable batteries for the sake of our planet.
The Jett is also not waterproof, so if the shower or bath is your location of choice when charming the snake, this toy might not do it. It’s also quite noisy, which isn’t so compatible with nosy roommates/family.
If you’re around the average girth, the Jett offers a great snug fit. Otherwise, if you’re quite girthier than the norm ( Mazeltov! ), this toy could be quite uncomfortable.
Also, since this toy isn’t waterproof, it’s a bit trickier to clean if things do get messy.
If they don’t, you could easily just take the bullets out and just wash the silicone ring with mild soap ( or boil it for a few minutes for a full sanitization which is better if you’re sharing your toys ).
But when things DO get messy, I would suggest doing the same above steps along with taking the batteries out of the controller and washing the bullets ONLY. This means keeping the controller completely away from the water. Now if the controller does get messy ( you wild animal, you ) simply spot clean it with a damp soapy towel and dry immediately.
Once everything has dried up, only then you can put the batteries back in!
C-Ring + Tango
When We-Vibe released their Pivot Cock Ring, I was pretty excited. Not because I’m a just a big ol’ sex toy nerd, but because I’m a huge We-Vibe nerd. This boy even won competitions selling their toys back in his sex shop days.
You see, I was expecting the Tango’s legendary strength in a beautiful usable form factor.
What we got was… a cock ring that doesn’t stand a chance against the Tango on top of being so top-heavy it would never stay in place for long. Needless to say, I was bummed. But this bum won’t stay down for long.
So If We-Vibe won’t do it, I’ll make my own damned We-Vibe Cock Ring!!
And no one can stop me.
For the Cock Ring itself, I choose the Vibrating C-Ring from Tantus, which was a bit of a disappointment as well because of its OK vibe. But just toss that sucker away because we won’t need it!
The reason why this my cock ring of choice is because I’m a huge fan of their standard cock rings as they are some of the best around. Refer back to the first entry of this article for more info!
For the Vibrator, I’m of course going with the amazing Tango by We-Vibe. Not only is it the best bullet vibe in the business, but most sex toy connoisseurs should probably already have one on hand! If not, get one and thank me later.
Since the Ring’s bullet holder is tapered, the fit might be a little tight. But If you lube up your Tango with some water-based lube beforehand, everything should go smoothly. Plus, that tightness will help to keep the bullet in place while you go down to pound town!
Atom & Atom Plus by Hot Octopuss
It seems like every other high-end sex toy company has had a go at luxury vibrating cock rings.
But most of these couples’ toys end up being quite underwhelming when you compare them to the big hole they just made in your pocket.
Well, here’s why the Atom & Atom Plus steals the show:
First of all, If you enjoy deep and powerful rumbly vibrations, this toy is a clear winner. It features 5 incremental vibrations that go from subtle rumbles to bone-rattling reverberations.
A nice plus is that the vibrations are strong enough for the reverberations to be felt throughout his manhood, effectively turning any man into a full-on vibrator.
The Atoms are also rechargeable via USB and both hold a charge quite well.
The only difference between the two models is that the Atom Plus comes with an extra vibrator that is meant to be worn with the ring pulled past the testicles for some intense perineum stimulation.
While you can’t boil these silicone cock rings due to their integrated electrical components, since they are fully waterproof, they’re still quite easy to clean.
If you want to fully sanitize them still, a simple 10% bleach water solution along with a good rinse should do the trick
The Atoms both come with a 1-year warranty, so use them to death.